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  • 2012 Design Build Showcase Benefits Fairfield County Community Foundation

    Plan ahead and mark your calendars for the 2012 Design Build Showcase to benefit the Fairfield County Community Foundation. The Design Build Showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th at 731 Smith Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut. Tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased in advance.

    Are you thinking about building or renovating? Sign up for this must-attend event to discover the latest possibilities in home design and technology while supporting a worthwhile cause.  Attendance at the Showcase will give you the opportunity to tour this gorgeous estate, and learn directly from industry experts about everything to consider when designing or renovating a home, including, but not limited to:

        Kitchen design and appliance trends
        Latest in audio/video home automation systems
        Geo-thermal and solar energy systems
        Decorative painting techniques
        Outdoor living space and landscape design trends
        Educating the consumer in the latest in “Green Building”
        And much, much more…..

    AND, you get to support a great cause while you’re at it!  The Fairfield County Community Foundation initiatives include Improving Urban Education, The Fund for Women and Girls, Enriching Arts & Culture, and Promoting Health and Wellness.  The communities they serve are:  Danbury, Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Wilton, Weston, Norwalk, Darien and the Greater Bridgeport Area.

    Sessions and tours are scheduled for 10 am, noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the 2012 Design Build Showcase web page. Hope to see you there!

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    Luxury Home Tour at 731 Smith Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut
  • Build In Shelving Around Your Fireplace

    At Country Club Homes, one of the ways we love helping clients create warmer, more family-friendly spaces is with fireplaces. A beautiful fireplace adds so much to a living room, and when it’s framed with built-in shelves, it really becomes a balanced and functional element of your space. Stained wood shelving creates a natural, rustic appearance. We…

  • Incorporating the Barn Door Trend in Your Home Construction

    Barn doors are not just for the outdoors anymore; the trend for using barn doors for interior spaces has been catching on around the nation.  They bring the convenience and space-saving benefits of sliding doors with a rustic character that’s nigh-irresistible.  Here are a few ways to consider integrating barn doors into your home. A large…

  • The Perfect Home Office Requires Careful Planning

    When you’re in your home office, you need to be able to focus and stay on task. The right design can evoke feelings of dedication and resolve while also offering the privacy you need to work effectively. We recommend keeping these home planning tips in mind when designing your home office. They’ll ensure that everything fits…

  • Why You Should Consider Mezzanines for Your Custom Home

    Wide, open spaces can make your home feel more luxurious, bright and airy. You don’t need to necessarily add square footage to make your home feel more open, either. Just look up — all of that vertical space can be honored and enjoyed by adding a mezzanine to your home design. Here’s a look at…